Apple-Cheddar Scones; January's Recipe

As a special request for a friend, here is a favorite scone recipe.  I had not realized we didn't have a single one up here yet.

Apple & Cheddar Cheese Scones

Preheat oven to 425*F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.

   2 c. flour

   ¼ c. sugar

   1 tbs. baking powder

   1 tsp. salt

   ½ tsp. dried thyme

   ½ tsp. cracked pepper

Combine in bowl:

   ¼ c. butter or margarine, chilled, diced

With a pastry blender, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form (some pea-sized pieces):

   1 apple –Gala or Delicious-cored, cut into ¼” pieces (1 ½ cups)

   ½ c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)

   ¾ c. milk

Stir in apple, cheese and milk until ingredients are moistened and a dough starts to form.

   1 egg lightly beaten

On lightly floured surface gently knead dough until it comes together – don’t over knead.

Shape into 7” wide disk.  Brush with egg.  Cut into 8 wedges and arrange 2” apart on baking sheet.

I use a round or shaped biscuit cutter instead and get about 12 scones.

Bake 15 minutes or until golden.  Cool on rack 1 minute; remove from pan and enjoy!

I found this recipe in a Woman's World magazine back in Sept. of 2004 and it has been a favorite here since.  It's one of a very few recipes that I made absolutely NO changes in - except for high altitude.  This one has not been adjusted; use as is.

Juanita